Overview
Bruno Beltrán García wastewater treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico, serves a small population of 730 with secondary treatment. It discharges 69.12 thousand cubic meters annually and is located near the coast.
The Bruno Beltrán García wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bruno Beltrán García, within the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. This facility serves a small population of 730 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, which influences its discharge considerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Mexico under the national water quality regulations (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). With a designed capacity of 77.76 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 69.12 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates at a high utilization rate. The regulatory framework for such facilities in Mexico includes discharge standards for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters, overseen by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal location means the plant's discharge can affect nearby marine ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal lagoons that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific coastal watershed of Sinaloa, with the receiving water body likely a local stream or drainage channel that flows into the Gulf of California. This region supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the effluent can influence nearshore marine water quality, requiring careful management to avoid nutrient enrichment and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the town of Bruno Beltrán García, in the municipality of Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico. Its address is Calle Jacinto Cárdenas, Bruno Beltrán García, Angostura, Sinaloa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal location suggests discharge into a nearby stream or drainage channel.
The plant helps protect the water quality of local streams and the coastal waters of the Gulf of California. By treating wastewater, it reduces pollution that could affect downstream aquatic ecosystems and the Pacific Ocean.
The plant operates under Mexico's NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which sets discharge limits for municipal wastewater. It provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard for small communities. CONAGUA oversees compliance with these regulations.
For small populations like 730, secondary treatment is typical in Mexico. This level removes organic matter and suspended solids. Plants of this scale often use lagoon systems or compact treatment units, and are regulated under NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996.
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